Fiction
The problem in a story is also called this.
Plot
What is the purpose of a topic sentence?
To introduce the main idea of a paragraph.
Crossing out the "just not right" answers.
Process of elimination.
The information you use to explain the importance of your evidence.
Elaboration
What color are Roscoe's eyes?
Blue
Name two types of fiction texts.
Poem, novel, drama, fairy tale, legend.
Name three different types of non-fiction texts.
Magazine article, newspaper, textbook, memoir,...
A way to know what you're looking for as you read a text on the test.
Reading the questions first.
List three not specific words you should avoid over using in formal writing.
good, bad, stuff, things, sad, mad, said...
Literature
Writing/Publishing
Education
Name the five elements of the plot mountain.
Exposition, rising action, conflict, falling action, resolution.
The opposing side or opinion to your claim in an argument text.
Counterclaim or Counterargument
Making notes in the margins in order to better understand the text.
Annotations.
What is the first thing you should do when you receive a new writing prompt, even before outlining?
CHOP!
In what state was Mr. Branch born?
Oregon
The following line is an example of what type of figurative language?
"The lightening dances across the sky."
personification
Name two non-fiction books we read this year.
Chicago Fire, Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice
Hook, background, claim
Topic, context, evidence, elaboration, ending X2
Counterclaim, rebuttal, evidence, elaboration, ending
Restatement, So What?
Name seven things every good narrative should have.
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What is Mr. Branch's wife's first name?
Katie.
What is a dialogue tag and why is it important?
Name 3 different text features that may appear in a piece of non-fiction.
photo, map, graph, captions, illustration, glossary, pull quote, etc...
Name every element of a five-paragraph informative essay outline in order.
Hook, background, thesis
Topic, context, evidence, elaboration, ending X3
Restatement, So What? or thematic statement
Name, in order, five steps you should take when writing an essay.
What is the title of Mr. Branch's world famous science fiction novel?
The Turn